my baby 2 months 10 days old... I am using phenylephrine HCl and chlorpheniramine maleate drops for cold 0.5 ml 3 times a day.......my baby weight 6 kgs...how many days can i continue this medicine???

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. this medicine has side effects meet dr for usage beyond 5 days it is important to keep the child hydrated. anti cold medicines are not given without medical consultation what you can give now is nasal saline drops which is salt water and can be given again and again to decrease nasal blockage as well as cough and cold try to prevent temperature variations around the child and keep the child well covered. can give indirect steam inhalation . anti-cold medicines at this age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.